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Assam Government Approves Creation of 2nd Wildlife Sanctuary in Barak Valley

Published on 26 Jul 2022

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  • The Assam government has granted permission for the establishment of a second wildlife sanctuary in Assam's Barak Valley. 
  • Assam governor Jagdish Mukhi has given his approval for the creation of Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary in Barak Valley will spread across an area of 320 sq km between the Barak River and the Sonai River.
  • Notably, the Barak Valley located in Southern Assam houses a plethora of birds and mammals and the new wildlife sanctuary will also be home to king cobra.
  • Assam's first sanctuary 'Borel Wildlife Sanctuary' is in Barak Valley itself.

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